Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)

University of Stirling

**Please note that this course is available for year 3 entry only for applicants who have completed an associate degree, higher diploma, or equivalent qualification or 2 years of a Bachelor's degree**This two-year course allows you to transfer credits and complete your undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling. You will choose one of four subject areas to focus your studies: History Politics English Studies or Film & Media.You’ll join a vibrant academic community and explore key questions about society, identity, power, and culture. Through a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll develop the critical thinking, research and communication skills that employers value – and that help you make sense of a complex world. Each semester, you’ll take:One 20-credit compulsory module in your chosen subject areaTwo 20-credit option modules from across the four pathwaysIn your final semester, you’ll complete:A 40-credit interdisciplinary research projectOne 20-credit option moduleThis structure gives you the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests, while building depth in your chosen concentration.**Questions we explore**How does literature and media shape political discourse?What does history teach us about peace and conflict?Who holds power – and how are they held accountable?What is identity, and why does it matter?How can we understand the world through creative and critical practice? **Where this degree can take you**Graduates from our Liberal Arts course go on to careers in:media and communicationspublic policy and governmenteducation and researchcultural and heritage sectorsInternational organisationscreative industriesYou’ll leave Stirling with a globally recognised degree and the skills to thrive in a wide range of professional environments.

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